Classic, Timeless Sunglasses

mollipop · Aug 21st, 2007, 07:30 PM

I was wondering what people usually consider to be "the" sunglasses that have withstood the test of time...

Name a pair of sunglasses that's both iconic and immediately recognizable that will forever remain classic? Any brand will do... and also if you could specify what "look"(classy, retro, etc.) a certain pair calls to mind, that would be great.

Thanks!

CalamityKate · Aug 21st, 2007, 08:58 PM

I think aviators will always be classic. I hesitate to say it brings a retro look to mind (I know I'm a youngster!) but they're instantly recognizable and bring to mind that effortless, 70s style.

girlsgottoshop · Aug 21st, 2007, 09:26 PM

Aviators will probably always be in. If I think classic, I think of Chanel sunglasses.

FALLAX COR · Aug 21st, 2007, 09:34 PM

ahhh....timeless sunglasses. that almost sounds like a paradox. ITA that aviators are a classic style, but even the shape of aviators change over time. i personally go through sunglasses like there's no tomorrow, so i wish there was something that always looked good to me. i do know this though, i always like jackie o sunglasses!

fendifemale · Aug 21st, 2007, 10:38 PM

I'm thinking the Jackie O shape. Understated glamour/elegance. No matter what decade, you put those on and you're transported back to a time when ladies actually were just that, pearl strands, and breakfast was at a place called Tiffanys.

sheanabelle · Aug 22nd, 2007, 01:37 AM

classic?? I think Chanel, I just bought these bad boys today.

fendifemale · Aug 22nd, 2007, 02:57 AM

I

them on you!

sheanabelle · Aug 22nd, 2007, 01:02 PM

thanks!!

LVobsessed415 · Aug 22nd, 2007, 01:15 PM

not sure about shapes, but chanel as a brand in my opinion.

MandM · Aug 22nd, 2007, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fendifemale

I'm thinking the Jackie O shape. Understated glamour/elegance. No matter what decade, you put those on and you're transported back to a time when ladies actually were just that, pearl strands, and breakfast was at a place called Tiffanys.

I LOVE this description!!

Rachelle · Aug 23rd, 2007, 06:54 AM

Besides Chanel, I would say the 'wayfarer' from Ray-ban is also a classic!
This style looks great on almost everyone.

It's best known for being worn by Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's".
Recently, chloe sevigny (and other hipsters) had been spotted wearing it.

missmustard · Aug 23rd, 2007, 02:17 PM

I think sheanabelle's sunglasses are exactly what I think of when you say "classic and timeless". And being Chanel, nothing can beat them!

[vogue] · Aug 24th, 2007, 11:31 AM

Oversized and aviators.
I love the ones from dVb - perfect fit and styles.

aaallabama · Aug 25th, 2007, 08:10 AM

^^ in 2 words "oliver peoples"

mozzarella · Aug 26th, 2007, 06:54 PM

I agree about the wayfarers, aviators
I'd check out brands that deal exclusively with glasses, like persol, oliver peoples etc.
Nothing flashy with a monogram would last you.
Only understated chic.

Aug 21st, 2007, 07:30 PM	#1
mollipop Member Location: Boston, MA	Classic, Timeless Sunglasses I was wondering what people usually consider to be "the" sunglasses that have withstood the test of time... Name a pair of sunglasses that's both iconic and immediately recognizable that will forever remain classic? Any brand will do... and also if you could specify what "look"(classy, retro, etc.) a certain pair calls to mind, that would be great. Thanks!

Aug 21st, 2007, 08:58 PM	#2
CalamityKate Member	Re: Classic, Timeless Sunglasses I think aviators will always be classic. I hesitate to say it brings a retro look to mind (I know I'm a youngster!) but they're instantly recognizable and bring to mind that effortless, 70s style.

Aug 21st, 2007, 09:26 PM	#3
girlsgottoshop The Shopping Queen Location: Fabulous Las Vegas	Re: Classic, Timeless Sunglasses Aviators will probably always be in. If I think classic, I think of Chanel sunglasses.

Aug 21st, 2007, 09:34 PM	#4
FALLAX COR Member Location: NYC	Re: Classic, Timeless Sunglasses ahhh....timeless sunglasses. that almost sounds like a paradox. ITA that aviators are a classic style, but even the shape of aviators change over time. i personally go through sunglasses like there's no tomorrow, so i wish there was something that always looked good to me. i do know this though, i always like jackie o sunglasses! __________________ My wish list... 1. Hermes Medor Watch 2. Chanel Quilted Jumbo - Black 3. Prada Bow Muff Leather in Pink/Black (circa Fall 2007)

Aug 21st, 2007, 10:38 PM	#5
fendifemale I heart ruffles! Location: texas	Re: Classic, Timeless Sunglasses I'm thinking the Jackie O shape. Understated glamour/elegance. No matter what decade, you put those on and you're transported back to a time when ladies actually were just that, pearl strands, and breakfast was at a place called Tiffanys. __________________

Aug 22nd, 2007, 01:37 AM	#6
sheanabelle pugs for life. Location: by the beach!	Re: Classic, Timeless Sunglasses classic?? I think Chanel, I just bought these bad boys today. __________________

Aug 22nd, 2007, 02:57 AM	#7
fendifemale I heart ruffles! Location: texas	Re: Classic, Timeless Sunglasses I them on you! __________________

Aug 22nd, 2007, 01:02 PM	#8
sheanabelle pugs for life. Location: by the beach!	Re: Classic, Timeless Sunglasses thanks!! __________________

Aug 22nd, 2007, 01:15 PM	#9
LVobsessed415 Member Location: Novato, CA	Re: Classic, Timeless Sunglasses not sure about shapes, but chanel as a brand in my opinion.

Aug 23rd, 2007, 06:54 AM	#11
Rachelle The hypochondria BOH Location: Van, Canada	Re: Classic, Timeless Sunglasses Besides Chanel, I would say the 'wayfarer' from Ray-ban is also a classic! This style looks great on almost everyone. It's best known for being worn by Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's". Recently, chloe sevigny (and other hipsters) had been spotted wearing it. __________________ Cheers~

Aug 23rd, 2007, 02:17 PM	#12
missmustard Prima Donna Assoluta Location: Monterrey, Mexico	Re: Classic, Timeless Sunglasses I think sheanabelle's sunglasses are exactly what I think of when you say "classic and timeless". And being Chanel, nothing can beat them! __________________

Aug 24th, 2007, 11:31 AM	#13
[vogue] Member	Re: Classic, Timeless Sunglasses Oversized and aviators. I love the ones from dVb - perfect fit and styles.

Aug 25th, 2007, 08:10 AM	#14
aaallabama *hallelujah* Location: nyc baby	Re: Classic, Timeless Sunglasses *^^ in 2 words "oliver peoples"* __________________ "dogs never bite me, just humans." - marilyn monroe

Aug 26th, 2007, 06:54 PM	#15
mozzarella Member	Re: Classic, Timeless Sunglasses I agree about the wayfarers, aviators I'd check out brands that deal exclusively with glasses, like persol, oliver peoples etc. Nothing flashy with a monogram would last you. Only understated chic.